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A great success with both visitors and exhibitors, Vinexpo Tokyo closed its doors wednesday night. The event, which took place at the Prince Park Tower hotel in Tokyo on November 15 and 16, had been specifically tailored to suit the needs of Japanese wine and spirits buyers and focused solely on this singular, yet mature market. The exhibition with its unique and efficient format seduced the Japanese trade offering an international and diverse array of wines, from premium to niche. Guillaume Deglise Vinexpo CEO stated, “This second edition of Vinexpo Tokyo showed, just how well the know-how of the Vinexpo brand can adapt to the specific requirements of a market.” With a significant rise in visitor numbers as compared to the 2014 edition +33%, Vinexpo Tokyo 2016 set the foundation for future Vinexpo events in Japan. The great diversity of wines and spirits from around the world attracted Japanese buyers keen on sourcing premium wines, as well as products from regions not yet largely distributed in the country, such as wines of Moldova, New York, or Greece. “Japan is Asia’s most mature market, on-trade buyers and sommeliers are increasingly interested in niche products such as ours. Here at Vinexpo Tokyo we had a lot of sommeliers coming to our stand to taste and source wines with which to surprise their clients and add value to their wine lists,” stated Souheil El Khoury, owner of Vins d’Olive, one of the Japanese importers, who poured the wines at the Greek stand. Unlike its Bordeaux and Hong Kong counterparts where buyers from around the globe meet producers from various countries, the Tokyo event brought an international wine and spirits offer to one single market: Japan. This unique set-up made Vinexpo Tokyo stand out from the other Vinexpo events around the world, whilst distinguishing the exhibition…

Champagne Collet will be exhibiting on stand F24. On that occasion, they will unveil their latest cuvée “Millésime 2006” and of course showcase their entire range specifically dedicated to gastronomy. Exclusively for Christmas, Champagne Collet will display their brand new prestige Esprit Couture 2016 gift box. Private tastings of that wine may be organized upon request. With Esprit Couture Champagne Collet, founded in 1921, pays homage to its roaring twenties roots. Ubiquitous during this belle époque, cabaret & burlesque also inspired Collet in the creation Esprit Couture’s new gift box. Esprit Couture was created from a select variety of superlative hand-picked Premiers and Grands Crus that have gone through intensive bunch selection. The result of a meticulous blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay crafted by veteran Cellar Master, Sébastien Walasiak, and captured in a unique bottle made from a casting solely created for Champagne Collet. On the 15th and 16th of November, Jon Arvid Rosengren, Best Sommelier of the World, will be guiding through a Champagne masterclass at the Vinexpo Academy staring a cuvee of Champagne Collet. Since 1921 the house of Collet has been producing champagnes of true character to satisfy a clientele of discerning wine connoisseurs looking for authentic and elegant champagnes of superior finesse. Based in Aÿ, in the very heart of the Champagne region, the house of Collet mainly relies on a supply of Premiers and Grands Crus, reflecting the diversity of the land in the region. Champagne Collet is a high-end wine to be enjoyed with fine food, with each cuvee developed to perfectly accompany any occasion, from an aperitif to the very finest dishes.

For the first time ever, Vinexpo Bordeaux, which will take place from Sunday 18th to Wednesday 21st of June 2017 will offer an area entirely dedicated to organic and biodynamic wines. This new entity named WOW ! (World of Organic Wines !) will particularly appeal to professionals searching for crafted wines. WOW ! will be articulated around tasting tables where producers will present their organic or biodynamic wines, and share their values and passion. In addition to the encounters with the winemakers, conferences and round tables on the organic topic will round up the programme. The restaurant situated in the WOW area will of course propose 100% organic food. As part of Vinexpo Bordeaux, WOW! will take place at the Convention Center and will reflect the convivial, authentic atmosphere organic and biodynamic events are renowned for. Organic wines have always participated in Vinexpo, be it on the exhibition stands, in the tastings of the Vinexpo Academy or at the tasting of the Vignerons bios d’Aquitaine, yet the creation of WOW ! caters a real need. Numerous importers, sommeliers and wine shop owners are looking for a clearly identified offer of organic wines to satisfy the increasing demand for this type of products. WOW ! also translates Vinexpo’s desire to become increasingly accessible for smaller winegrowing companies, by offering attractive rates and a flexible schedule.

According to an article in the French trade news weekly V&S News, Japanese Saké has now been recognized and is protected by American law. In Exchange Tokyo has recognized the appellations Tennessee Whisky and Bourbon Whisky. Japanese Saké producers who would like to increase their sales on the American market are extremely pleased with the new legislation. Indeed, the USA are the biggest export market for Japanese sake, representing 25% of sake exports. Yet the USA are also Japanese biggest market challenger, since 70% of Saké consumed in the United States are directly produced in the country. Until American legislation made no clear difference between a Japan- and an America-produced sake.

It’s a long tradition in Bordeaux. Every year for the flowering of the vineyards in June, the renowned wine region celebrates its flower festival or Fête de la Fleur.The sumptuous celebration is held in alternation in Bordeaux’s city center or in one of the world-famous châteaux members of the Commanderie du Bontemps de Médoc, des Graves, de Sauternes et de Barsac, one of the oldest and largest wine brotherhoods in France. To be more precise, the sumptuous gala is held by a château, in years in which Vinexpo, the wine trade’s most important professional event is held in Bordeaux. Traditionally the Fête de la Fleur is organized on the last night of Vinexpo. In 2017 with Vinexpo being held on 4 days (and no longer 5) Fête de la Fleur will be celebrated on June 21 2017, a Wednesday (it used to be on Thursday nights). It’s Château Malartic-Lagravière, a Cru Classé de Graves, owned by the Bonnie family, which has the honour to host the celebration. The gala coincides with Alfred-Alexandre Bonnie’s 20 years at the head of the family estate anniversary. The festivity will welcome some 1500 invited VIP guests and will be organized by the Commanderie du Bontemps de Médoc, des Graves, de Sauternes et de Barsac. The History of Château Malartic-Lagravière Domaine de Lagravière, recognized since time immemorial for its excellent terroir, was purchased at the end of the eighteenth century by the family of Count Hippolyte de Maurès de Malartic. Serving the armies of the Kings of France, this Admiral fought against the English on the many seas of the world, showing special bravery in 1756 during the battle of Quebec. The estate was bought in 1850 by Madame Arnaud Ricard, who added the name Malartic to that of Lagravière as a tribute to the former…

November 09, 2016

Champagne Collet will be exhibiting on stand F24. On that occasion, they will unveil their latest cuvée “Millésime 2006” and of course showcase their entire range specifically dedicated to gastronomy....